Travel & Accommodations

Flight

Air Transport

Non-stop flights (International) Port of exit: SFO( ~14 hours), LAX(~14 hours), JFK(~17 hours), YYZ (~17 hours) & YVR (~14 hours) Port of Entry: MNL Airline: Philippine Airlines, United Airlines Connecting flights also available International Citizens: No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveler must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. Local flight Port of Entry: ILO Airlines: Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific MNL-ILO: 1h10mins For those who are checking in 50lbs (25kgs). Make sure that you are allowed to check in the same for the local flight otherwise, you will have to pay an extra fee for the extra lbs/kgs. International travelers: We advise that you leave 2 days prior to Dec 28. Traveling into Manila is +12 hours EST. Let’s say if you are leaving from JFK on Dec 26 @ 1AM that is Dec 26 @ 1PM Manila local time. The flight is roughly about 17 hours. ETA will be Dec 27 @ 6AM.

Rental Car

Local Transport

Once arrived at the airport you can directly take a taxi/van to the hotel. Traveling around the city for sightseeing: Traveling within the city you can take a jeepney (No AC) or taxi. Public commute is available 24/7. Ask the Jeepney drivers about their route to make sure you are taking the right one. Jeepney fare: Php 10.00 ($0.20) Taxi fare: starts at PHP 50.00 ($1.00) (recommended) Car rental: Arkila iloilo (Facebook, available with or without drivers) Uber: "Grab" is the Uber version in the Philippines. App is available to download.

Hotel

Hotels

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️-Star Hotels Richmonde Hotel: http://richmondehoteliloilo.com.ph/ Note: Close to malls, Restaurants (Recommended)- Contact couple if you would like to be added to the hotel block Courtyard by Marriott: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/ilocy-courtyard-iloilo/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0 Note: Close to malls, restaurant (Recommended) Seda Atria: https://atria.sedahotels.com/ Note: Close to restaurants Zuri Hotel Iloilo: https://www.zurihoteliloilo.com/ Note: Walking distance to the shopping mall (SM city) The Mansion Iloilo: https://themansion.com.ph/ ⭐️⭐️⭐️- Star Hotels GT Hotel Hotel del Rio Goldberry Lite Hotel Citadines Amigo Iloilo MO2 Westown Injap Tower Smallville 21 Diversion 21 Soto-Grande Hotel Grand Xing Imperial J7 Hotel Check listings on Airbnb! recommended condominiums: 1. One Madison 2. LaFayatte Park Square PHP 2,060/$37 USD per night https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/673387572820536174?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=40b50cc9-376f-421d-86e5-eba08a6ef2e7&fbclid=IwAR2t50WMedd_1fTdgEJJJccoTpo_xjc9dgpiBlJmjROu3BlTYJDGvfBTSyQ&source_impression_id=p3_1681489193_ViCWNOMK%2BTD0qUoU PHP 1,590/$29 USD per night https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/22297514?source_impression_id=p3_1681490028_tD2jE2K%2B%2F2yPCPDe PHP 1,590/29USD per night https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/22382505?source_impression_id=p3_1681490195_tlW352s0eV%2FtVn2B There are multiple cute ecotel/boutique hotels that can be found online and facebook. You can also check Airbnb for more condo short-term rentals.